Valinda Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationvah-LIN-dah / vɑːˈlɪndəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: strong; English: variant of Valinda
Historical & Cultural Background
Valinda is a name that has roots in Latin, often associated with strength and valor. It is considered a modern name, likely derived from the combination of 'Val' (strength) and 'inda' (a common suffix in names). The name has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. Its unique sound and spelling make it appealing to parents looking for distinctive names.
Trend Summary
Valinda has seen limited use in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Valinda was first seen in the United States in 1942. Valinda has ranked as high as #928 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Valinda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Valinda (1978)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1949 | 35 |
| 1950 | 34 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1953 | 33 |
| 1954 | 136 |
| 1955 | 58 |
| 1956 | 54 |
| 1957 | 55 |
| 1958 | 58 |
| 1959 | 67 |
| 1960 | 42 |
| 1961 | 53 |
| 1962 | 39 |
| 1963 | 45 |
| 1964 | 49 |
| 1965 | 34 |
| 1966 | 33 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 31 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |